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Optical computing system and method of use

US12045080B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 8, 2021
Grant dateJul 23, 2024
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Expiry dateMay 17, 2043

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06N3/0675
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An optical computation system, preferably including an optical source, a splitter, and one or more phase accumulator banks. A phase accumulator bank, preferably including two optical paths, a plurality of phase accumulator units, and a detector module, and optionally including one or more compensation phase shifters. A method, preferably including receiving one or more optical inputs, receiving one or more electrical inputs, controlling one or more phase accumulator units based on the electrical inputs, and generating one or more electrical outputs based on optical signals.

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